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‘We competed from start to finish’: Ankeny girls defeat Roosevelt to stay unbeaten

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After posting another victory on Tuesday, the Ankeny girls' bowling team is headed for a big showdown on Thursday. Ankeny defeated host Des Moines Roosevelt by a score of 2,316 to 2,129 in a non-conference meet at Air Lanes Bowling Center. It was a season-high score for coach Nick Payton's squad, which improved its overall record to 8-0. Ankeny's … [Read more...] about ‘We competed from start to finish’: Ankeny girls defeat Roosevelt to stay unbeaten

Ex-Jaguar Robinson named Horizon League’s Freshman of the Week

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Former Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball player Reece Robinson has been named the Horizon League's Freshman of the Week after helping Cleveland State extend its winning streak to 12 consecutive games, tied for the second-longest in the country. Robinson averaged 10 points and seven rebounds per game in helping his team to a 2-0 week with home … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Robinson named Horizon League’s Freshman of the Week

Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

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Three days after the Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered its worst loss ever under coach Brandt Carlson, the Hawks enjoyed the other end of the spectrum. Ankeny held visiting Indianola to just 19.1 percent shooting from the field (9-of-47) and cruised to an 81-29 victory in a non-conference game on Monday. It was the Hawks' largest win ever under … [Read more...] about Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

Hawkettes connect on 11 3-point goals in win over Indianola, will face Dowling next

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team struggled from the 3-point line during Friday's one-point loss to Southeast Polk, making just 7-of-29 attempts from behind the arc (24.1 percent). The 15th-ranked Hawkettes found their shooting stroke on Monday. Ankeny connected on 11-of-28 3-pointers (39.3 percent) and rolled to a 65-33 victory over visiting Indianola … [Read more...] about Hawkettes connect on 11 3-point goals in win over Indianola, will face Dowling next

Engebretson, McGrew reach 100-victory mark as Ankeny wins Pleasantville Duals

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Seniors Elyse Engebretson and Haylee McGrew each recorded their 100th career victories as the Ankeny girls' wrestling team closed out the dual-meet season on Monday by winning the Pleasantville Duals. Second-ranked Ankeny defeated Albia on a criteria decision after the two squads finished in a 39-39 tie. Coach Dustin Roland's team was awarded the victory … [Read more...] about Engebretson, McGrew reach 100-victory mark as Ankeny wins Pleasantville Duals

‘Drake is a great fit for me’: Kluver flips commitment from Sioux Falls to Bulldogs

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The Drake football program has landed another recruit from Ankeny Centennial. Shortly after linebacker Reed Anderson committed to play for the Bulldogs next fall, fellow senior Chase Kluver followed suit. He becomes the latest player to join the first recruiting class for new Drake coach Joe Woodley, who took over the program after leading Grand View to … [Read more...] about ‘Drake is a great fit for me’: Kluver flips commitment from Sioux Falls to Bulldogs

Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown

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Ankeny Centennial sophomore Max Dhabolt showed on Saturday why he's a serious contender to become the school's first-ever state wrestling champion. The third-ranked Dhabolt defeated the two wrestlers ranked above him in Class 3A to win the 157-pound title in the Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. He posted a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown

‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals

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After a disappointing loss on Thursday, the Ankeny wrestling team bounced back in a big way on Saturday. The seventh-ranked Hawks defeated all five of their opponents to win the Clyde Bean-Brad Smith Duals at Iowa City High. They raised their overall record to 15-5 with a 48-16 victory over No. 14 Clear … [Read more...] about ‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals

‘We had a good day!’: Ankeny swimmers earn 3rd-place finish at conference meet

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team took a big step forward on Saturday. The ninth-ranked Hawks placed third among seven squads in the CIML Conference meet at Summit Middle School in Johnston. They finished with 315 points, four more than No. 7 Waukee. Ankeny also finished ahead of No. 8 Dowling Catholic, which placed … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good day!’: Ankeny swimmers earn 3rd-place finish at conference meet

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sean Tunks, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

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Senior Sean Tunks scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to an 80-49 victory over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday, allowing the Jaguars to snap a seven-game losing skid. He also had three steals and two blocks. Tunks is averaging 10.5 points and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sean Tunks, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

‘We are all pumped to get going’: Jags’ Anderson to join new era of Drake football

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The final game of Reed Anderson's high school football career was played at Mediacom Stadium near the Drake University campus in Des Moines. On Sunday, the Ankeny Centennial linebacker verbally committed to play for the Bulldogs next year. "I had a visit at Drake this past weekend, and I really enjoyed it as the new coaching staff is great and helped … [Read more...] about ‘We are all pumped to get going’: Jags’ Anderson to join new era of Drake football

Centennial girls roll past Class 4A No. 2 North Polk, handing Comets their first loss

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There are some days where everything just seems to be clicking, and the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team picked a perfect time to do so. The Class 5A fourth-ranked Jaguars were locked in on both ends of the court, and it led to a 20-point victory during their top-five showdown with Class 4A No. 2 North Polk as … [Read more...] about Centennial girls roll past Class 4A No. 2 North Polk, handing Comets their first loss

Ex-Jaguar McCullough scores career-high 26 in WSC’s win at Minnesota Crookston

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Former Ankeny Centennial standout Cody McCullough scored 15 of his career-high 26 points in the second half to lead Wayne State College to a 78-76 victory at Minnesota Crookston in Northern Sun Conference men's basketball action on Friday at Lysaker Gymnasium. McCullough's career-high night helped offset a 35-point performance by … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar McCullough scores career-high 26 in WSC’s win at Minnesota Crookston

Just like last month, Hawkettes’ late rally falls short in loss to S.E. Polk girls

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Nobody could blame Ankeny girls' basketball coach Nate Tobey for thinking that Friday was Groundhog Day. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 49-48 decision to visiting Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference game that was eerily similar to last month's meeting in Pleasant Hill, where the No. 14 Rams nearly blew an 18-point lead before holding on for a 61-55 … [Read more...] about Just like last month, Hawkettes’ late rally falls short in loss to S.E. Polk girls

‘It was not something you’d expect’: Ankeny boys fall to hot-shooting Rams

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When Southeast Polk's Josh Barjolo banked in a 3-point goal to open Friday's boys' basketball game at Ankeny, it was clearly a sign of things to come. The Rams went on to make 14-of-23 attempts from behind the arc (60.9 percent) and rolled to a 74-36 victory for their first win in CIML Conference play. They avenged an earlier double-overtime … [Read more...] about ‘It was not something you’d expect’: Ankeny boys fall to hot-shooting Rams

Jaguars make school-record 16 3-point goals, rout DC-Grimes to snap losing skid

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All it took for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to snap a seven-game losing streak was to step out of conference play. Winless in the CIML Conference at 0-11, the Jaguars hosted Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Friday and turned in their best performance of the season. Centennial made a school-record 16 3-point … [Read more...] about Jaguars make school-record 16 3-point goals, rout DC-Grimes to snap losing skid

‘It was a tough night’: Johnston wrestlers record 7 falls in 58-17 win over Centennial

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Although Max Dhabolt returned to the lineup on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team, the 17th-ranked Jaguars simply didn't have enough firepower against No. 3 Johnston. The Dragons recorded seven falls and rolled to a 58-17 victory at Centennial. The loss dropped the Jaguars' records to 5-2 in … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough night’: Johnston wrestlers record 7 falls in 58-17 win over Centennial

‘Can’t wait to take this next step’: Ankeny’s Engebretson commits to Sioux Falls

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Ankeny girls' wrestling standout Elyse Engebretson has verbally committed to the University of Sioux Falls. Engebretson announced her decision via social media on Thursday. "So excited to announce that i will be continuing my academic and wrestling careers at the University of Sioux Falls!" Engebretson tweeted on X. "I couldn't … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t wait to take this next step’: Ankeny’s Engebretson commits to Sioux Falls

‘We were fairly confident’: Undefeated Ankeny girls’ team edges Rams by 52 pins

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team is on pace to have the best season in school history. The Hawkettes remained unbeaten on Thursday by defeating visiting Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference dual meet at B-Roll Bowling. They won by a score of 2,017 to 1,965 to raise their records to 5-0 in the league and 7-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We were fairly confident’: Undefeated Ankeny girls’ team edges Rams by 52 pins